Police News Updated 5-29-18

On May 4 at approximately 10:06 p.m. on the 32100 Morgan Dr., officers were contacted by a citizen, about ongoing issues with a neighbor. He stated his neighbor flipped off his 15-year old son and made a sign, which faced their windows from his porch. Officers contacted the neighbor who was advised to change his behavior.

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On May 4 at approximately 7:53 p.m. on the 30000 block of 232ndPl. SE, officers were dispatched to a suspicious activity call referencing two boats on Lake Sawyer boating slowly and stopping at different docks. Officers went to the boat launch and did a record check on all vehicles and trailers. Shortly thereafter two boats came back to the boat launch to be trailered. Two individuals on one boat matched the description given by the reporting party, so officers contacted them. They admitted being the individuals slowly patrolling the edge of the lake near the docks. When asked why, they stated they were looking for Bass beds. There was nothing further to investigate.

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On May 3 at approximately 8:16 a.m. on the 31100 block of 3rdAve., officers were dispatched for a threats call. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the reporting party who stated his neighbors threatened him when he came outside and asked a friend of theirs to turn down the music in his vehicle. Following an investigation it was determined that the reporting party had instigated an argument. Officers advised all parties on how to handle future interactions/complaints.

Covington

On May 5 at 8 a.m. on the 26700 block of 156thPl. SE, a resident wrote a check out for approximately $2653, put it in the mailbox and then received a call a few hours later from a money lending business wanting to know about the check. After talking with the resident, the business did not cash the check, but instead returned it to the owner. It was discovered that the check had been “washed” and written to a male for $900 that the resident did not know.

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On May 4 at 7:22 a.m. on the 27200 block of 172ndAve. SE, someone broke a window on a vehicle and stole a bag from under the front seat that contained a couple of make-up bags, medication, phone cord, and shoes. The suspect attempted to use a debit card that was taken from the glove box approximately 3 times.

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On May 2 at 7:18 a.m. on the 17300 block of SE 272ndSt., a vehicle was observed in a business parking lot without any plates, but did have a trip permit that was expired and appeared to be altered repeatedly. Two people were discovered sleeping inside. When awakened they admitted to knowing that were loitering even though they were within 20 feet of a no loitering sign. A second vehicle without any plates containing a male sleeping inside was parked close by, however, the male did not know he could not sleep where he was parked despite the sign. All three subjects were trespassed from the parking area and the two males additionally charged for vehicle violations.

King County

On May 13 between midnight-3:18 p.m. on the 17200 block of 134thAve. SE, a male stated he was involved in a minor road rage incident and felt that the male driver followed him home. Several hours later, the male found the window to his vehicle broken.

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On May 10 at 9:37 a.m. in the area of 151stAve. SE and SE 179thSt., a driver was observed approaching a stop sign, but did not stop. Upon contact and after giving the deputy his required information, the male exited his vehicle and began walking towards the patrol vehicle where two deputies were seated inside. The deputies quickly exited their vehicle and told the male to return to his vehicle. The male finally walked back to his vehicle. Angry with the deputies, he rolled his windows up and refused to talk with them. Instead, he opened a center console where three medical marijuana joints were rolled, pulled one out and proceeded to light up, as well as take three drags from it. The male was then informed he could not drive and that his vehicle would have to be impounded as he was now under the influence. At one point, the male left his vehicle to go get some coffee. Upon returned, he smoked his joint again. A parent arrived and took the male, along with his vehicle, from the scene. The male was cited for Notice of Infraction for Failing to stop at a stop sign.

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On May 9 between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. of May 10 on the 26900 block of SE Summit/Landsburg Rd., someone entered a job site and stole a large metal tool box. The suspect cut a padlock to the front gate in order to enter the property where the box was sitting.

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On May 8 at 1:05 p.m. on the 29500 block of Green Rive Gorge Rd., it was reported that a resident was storing numerous boxes of belongings outside of the residence due to a shortage of storage space. Upon return from an errand, the resident observed some of the items several feet away from the residence. Upon check of the outside boxes, 10 were discovered to be missing.

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On May 8 at 7:30 a.m. on the 19700 block of E 277thSt., a male was witnessed supposedly hugging trees. Upon arrival, the male was observed for a time before moving along. Upon contact, the male appeared out of it. Aid arrived and cleared the male medically. The male denied using any alcohol or drugs, but was trespassed from the property and transported home.

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On May 6 between 10:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. on the 14200 block of SE Fairwood Blvd., deputies were dispatched to a stolen rental vehicle. Upon arrival, it was learned that a key FOB had been left in the unlocked rental vehicle before it was reported as stolen. Another vehicle was found in the same area unoccupied, with a dog inside, and blocking the driveway. It was thought that the driver switched vehicles.

Maple Valley

On May 6 at 3:22 a.m. on the 21700 block of SE 276thSt., a male was observed riding his bicycle without a helmet. Upon contact, check of the male revealed he had two warrants for Driving While License Suspended, 3rddegree. The male was booked into Kent Jail on his warrants.

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On May 5 at 6:38 p.m. on the 22200 block of SE 272ndSt., a male, who was having problems at an ATM machine, took his frustration out on a small traffic cone by kicking it. The cone was inside a business next to the machine. Upon contact, the male was apologetic, however, a check of the male revealed he had a non-extraditable warrant for Driving While License Suspended, 3rddegree. The male was trespassed from the business and released.

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On May 3 at 8 p.m. on the 22100 block of SE 237th St., a male was observed yelling at staff in a business. He had become upset when he was denied purchase of wine, as he had been drinking. Upon arrival, the male was found sleeping on a folding chair being displayed for the business. Check of the male revealed he had a warrant for Theft, 3rddegree together with three additional warrants for Trespass, 1stdegree. The male also had a suitcase with clothing that he had placed in a shopping cart. He was booked into SCORE (South Correctional Entity) on his warrants.